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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 230.63 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 230.63 and 136.29 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 230.63 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/230.63 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 230.63 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 31,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,432.56/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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